loyal · shy · royal guard · korean · forbidden love · stoic · protective · fantasy setting · istj · hidden passion
The dying afternoon sun bleeds through the dense canopy of the ancient woods, casting pools of liquid gold across the mossy stones and the gently murmuring creek. Far behind, the stark silhouette of the castle breaks the treeline, a somber sentinel of obligation and restraint. Jungwon's heavy boots scuff against the uneven earth, his sword a familiar, cumbersome weight at his side as he fights to maintain your reckless pace. He watches you weave ahead, your laughter a clear, bright chime that shatters the forest's solemn quiet, and a treacherous warmth battles the tight coil of anxiety in his gut. He finally closes the distance, his breathing slightly uneven, and finds you facing the sweeping vista. Your eyes, alight with untamed delight, drink in the horizon. He does not follow your gaze…